MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
130,154 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Coil spring mounting fractured (2.4.C.3b)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nail in nearside front tyre
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
exhaust box deteriated slightly
high level brake light inop
offside wiper split
rear wiper split
sill covers fitted
slight play in nearside steering rack arm
Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nail in nearside front tyre
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
exhaust box deteriated slightly
high level brake light inop
management light on
offside wiper split
rear wiper split
sill covers fitted
slight play in nearside steering rack arm
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)
Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
managment light on dash
near side mirror glass missing
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
managment light on dash
near side mirror glass missing
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?
Based on 4,204,702 MOT tests across 368,463 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FX03 SFV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
Across all 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 59,196 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Mercedes-benz A-class fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 63,616 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FX03 SFV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Mercedes-benz A-class typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 23 years old, this Mercedes-benz A-class is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was FX03 SFV registered?
FX03 SFV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 March 2003.
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